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Operating Instructions

42”/46”/50” Class 720p Plasma HDTV

(41.6/46.0/49.9 inches measured diagonally)

Manual de instrucciones

Televisión de alta definición de 720p y clase

42”/46”/50”

de Plasma

(41,6/46,0/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)

For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call:

1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)

or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For assistance (Canada), please call:

1-866-330-0014

or visit us at www.vieraconcierge.ca

Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU./Puerto Rico), llame al:

1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)

ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

TQB2AA0572

Model No.

Número de modelo

TC-P42C2

TC-P46C2

TC-P50C2

Español

English Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.

Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future

reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

Gracias por su decisión de comprar este producto marca Panasonic.

Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en

el futuro. Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos.

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HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-

Definition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks or registered trademarks

of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United

States and other countries.

VIERA Link™ is a trademark of

Panasonic Corporation. SDHC Logo is a trademark

of SD-3C, LLC.

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of

Panasonic Corporation.

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Experience an amazing level of

multimedia excitement

Enjoy rich multimedia

Amplifier

Home theater system

VCR

DVD recorder/

Blu-ray Disc recorder

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Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.

Quick Start

Guide

This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in

the “Home Use” setting and this is the setting

in which energy savings will be achieved.

Any modifications to the “Home Use” setting

or other factory default settings could result

in greater energy consumption beyond levels

that meet ENERGY STAR qualifications.

SD memory card

Camcorder

Set Top Box

DVD player/

Blu-ray Disc player

● Watching TV ··················································17

● Using VIERA TOOLS ····································20

● Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER ···········22

● Watching Videos and DVDs ··························24

● How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.) ··························25

● VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” ···················28

● Lock ·······························································34

● Editing and Setting Channels ························36

● Closed Caption ··············································38

● Input Labels ···················································39

● Using Timer ···················································40

● Recommended AV Connections ····················41

● Ratings List for Lock ······································42

● Technical Information ····································43

● Care and Cleaning ········································47

● FAQ ·······························································48

● Specifications ················································50

● Limited Warranty

(for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only)

··················51

● Customer Services Directory

(for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) ··························52

● Limited Warranty (for Canada) ······················53

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Advanced Features

FAQs, etc.

● Safety Precautions ··········································4

● Notes ·······························································7

Please read before using the unit

● Accessories/Optional Accessory ·····················8

● Basic Connection ·········································· 11

● Identifying Controls ········································13

● First Time Setup ············································14

Quick Start Guide

Contents

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Safety Precautions

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set

(including on shelves above, etc.).

Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.

No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The lightning flash with

arrowhead within a triangle is

intended to tell the user that

parts inside the product are a risk

of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within

a triangle is intended to

tell the user that important

operating and servicing

instructions are in the papers

with the appliance.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with

one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two

blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the

third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided

plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the

point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use caution when

moving the cart / apparatus combination

to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug

is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen

into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to

rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been

dropped.

15) To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the

AC cord power plug is securely connected.

WARNING/CAUTION

WARNING

Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally

swallowed.

Keep small parts away from young children.

Discard unneeded small parts and other objects,

including packaging materials and plastic bags/sheets to

prevent them from being played with by young children,

creating the potential risk of suffocation.

Set up

This Plasma TV may fall and can cause personal injury or

even death if not installed correctly. To prevent personal

injury or death, follow these warnings:

Install the Plasma TV in accordance with the

manufacturer’s recommended pedestal or stand,

corresponding hardware and installation instructions.

This Plasma TV is for use only with the following

optional accessories. Use with any other type of

optional accessories may cause instability. The following

accessories are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation.

• Wall-hanging bracket (Angled)

TY-WK4P1RW

Be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out the

installation and set-up.

Two or more people are required to install or remove the

television.

Some wall mounts (wall-hanging brackets) are not

designed to be mounted to walls with steel studs or old

cinder block constructions.

Ask your dealer or licensed contractor to properly secure

the wall-hanging bracket.

Do not route the TV’s power cord inside the wall.

The power cord was not designed for in-wall mounting.

Doing so can lead to fire hazard.

Do not place the Plasma TV or its stand on a sloped or

unstable surface.

The Plasma TV may fall or tip over.

Do not support the Plasma TV on a non-specified

pedestal.

Do not place the Plasma TV on furniture that can easily

be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers.

Do not climb or allow children to climb on the Plasma TV

Place or install the Plasma TV where it cannot be

pushed, pulled over or knocked down.

Route all cords and cables such that they cannot be

tripped over or pulled by curious children.

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Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV.

If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get

inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in

fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the

Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center.

In the unlikely event that you receive a shock from this

product it is possible that your household outlet may be

wired improperly. Have an electrician verify that the TV’s

outlet is properly wired. If the symptom persists, have the

TV serviced by a qualified authorized technician.

AC Power Supply Cord

To prevent fire or electric shock:

The Plasma TV is designed to operate on a 120 V AC,

60 Hz service. Insert the power cord plug as far as it

will go into the wall socket.

If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may generate, which

could cause a fire.

The included power cord is for use with this unit only.

Do not use any power cord other than that provided

with this TV.

Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.

Do not do anything that might damage the power

supply cord.

When disconnecting the power supply cord, hold the

plug, not the cord.

Do not use the power supply cord if the plug or cord is

damaged.

Replace the cord or contact your Authorized Service Center.

Do not use a 3-prong to 2-prong AC plug adaptors to

connect your TV’s plug to the wall outlet.

Doing so will defeat the TV plug’s safety feature, which

can lead to a shock hazard. If the wall outlet does not

accommodate a 3-prong plug, have a qualified electrician

replace your outlet and check the associated wiring.

Handling the power supply cord

Insert the power plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the

power plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.)

Ensure that the power plug is easily accessible.

Ensure the earth pin on the power plug is securely

connected to prevent electrical shock.

• An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be

connected to a power socket outlet with a protective

earthing connection.

Do not touch the power plug with a wet hand. (This

may cause electrical shock.)

Do not use any power cord other than that provided

with this TV. (This may cause fire or electrical shock.)

Do not damage the power cord. (A damaged cord may

cause fire or electrical shock.)

• Do not move the TV with the cord plugged in the socket

outlet.

• Do not place a heavy object on the cord or place the cord

near a high-temperature object.

• Do not twist the cord, bend it excessively, or stretch it.

• Do not pull on the cord. Hold onto the power plug body

when disconnecting cord.

• Do not use a damaged power plug or socket outlet.

If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound),

or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the

Plasma TV, unplug the power supply cord immediately.

Continued use of the TV under these conditions might

cause a fire or permanent damage to the TV. Have the TV

evaluated by an Authorized Service Center. Servicing of the

TV by unauthorized personnel is strongly discouraged due

to its high voltage.

If water or an object gets inside the Plasma TV, if the

Plasma TV is dropped, or if the enclosure becomes

damaged, unplug the power supply cord immediately.

A short-circuit may occur, which could cause a fire. Contact

an Authorized Service Center for an evaluation.

CAUTION

Do not cover the ventilation holes.

Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, which can

cause a fire or damage to the Plasma TV.

Leave a space of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top,

left and right, and 2 3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear.

When using the pedestal, keep the space between the

bottom of the TV and the pedestal or stand surface

clear from objects that may obstruct ventilation.

When Moving the Plasma TV

Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the

Plasma TV.

Moving the TV with its cables attached might damage the

cables which, in turn, can cause fire or electric shock.

To prevent an electric shock, disconnect the power

plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before

carrying out any cleaning.

Transport only in upright position.

Transporting the unit with its display panel facing upward or

downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

Using a dry cloth, clean any dust from the power

supply cord and plug regularly.

Build-up of dust on the power cord plug can increase

humidity, which might damage the insulation and cause a

fire.

This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays;

therefore, it may affect other infrared communication

equipment. Install your infrared sensor in a place away from

direct or reflected light from your Plasma TV.

The TV will still consume some power as long as the

power supply cord is connected to the wall outlet.

Display panel is made of glass. Do not apply strong

force or impact to the display panel.

This may cause damage resulting in injury.

The TV is heavy. TV should be handled by 2 or more

people. Support as shown to avoid injury by the TV

tipping or falling.

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Panasonic recommends that a qualified installer perform the wall-mount

installation. See page 4.

The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages television viewing for children younger than

two years of age.

This product incorporates the following software:

(1) software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation,

(2) software owned by a third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation,

(3) software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2 (GPL v2),

(4) software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License (LGPL) and/or,

(5) open source software other than software licensed under the GPL and/or LGPL

For the software categorized as (3) or (4), please refer to the terms and conditions of GPL v2 and LGPL, as the

case may be. at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html and

http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/lgpl-2.1.html

In addition, software categorized as (3) or (4) is copyrighted by several individuals and/or entities. Please refer

to the copyright notice of those individuals at

http://www.am-linux.jp/dl/DTV10UT/.

GPL/LGPL SOFTWARE IS DISTRIBUTED IN THE HOPE THAT IT WILL BE USEFUL, BUT WITHOUT ANY

WARRANTY, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

For at least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to anyone who contacts us at the

address provided below, for a charge of no more than our cost of physically performing source code

distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL v2/LGPL.

Contact Information

cdrequest@am-linux.jp

Source code is also freely available to you and any other member of the public via our website below.

http://www.am-linux.jp/dl/DTV10UT/

CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES: Flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or

installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Flat panel displays that are inappropriately

situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests or carts may fall over and may cause

personal injury or even death.

The consumer electronics industry (of which Panasonic is a member) is committed to making home entertainment

enjoyable and safe. To prevent personal injury or death, be sure to follow the following safety guidelines:

TUNE INTO SAFETY:

•One size does NOT fit all. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for the safe installation and use

of your flat panel display.

•Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for proper use of this product.

•Don’t allow children to climb on or play with furniture and television sets.

•Don’t place flat panel displays on furniture that can easily be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers.

•Remember that children can become excited while watching a program, especially on “larger than life”

flat panel displays. Care should be taken to install the display where it cannot be pushed, pulled over,

or knocked down.

•Care should be taken to route all cords and cables connected to the flat panel display so that they

cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children.

WALL MOUNTING: IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS:

•Use a mount that has been recommended by the display manufacturer and/or listed by an independent

laboratory (such as UL, CSA, ETL).

•Follow all instructions supplied by the display and wall mount manufacturers.

•If you have any doubts about your ability to safely install your flat panel display, contact your retailer

about professional installation.

•Make sure the wall where you are mounting the display is appropriate. Some wall mounts are not

designed to be mounted to walls with steel studs or old cinder block construction. If you are unsure,

contact a professional installer.

•A minimum of two people are required for installation. Flat panel displays can be heavy.

Safety Precautions (Continued)

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Do not display a still picture for a long time

This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen

(“Image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.

4 : 3

12 To prevent the “Image retention”, the screen saver is

automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are

sent or no operations are performed. (p. 49)

Typical still images

• Channel number and other logos

• Image displayed in 4:3 mode

• SD Card photo • Video game • Computer image

Set up

Do not place the unit where it’s exposed to sunlight or other bright light (including reflections).

Use of some types of fluorescent lighting may reduce the remote control’s transmission range.

Notes

FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an Other Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:

To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables

when connecting to peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of

North America could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Contact Source: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)

email: consumerproducts@panasonic.com

CANADIAN NOTICE:

For Model TC-P42C2, TC-P46C2, TC-P50C2

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Accessories/Optional Accessory

Accessories

Remote Control

Transmitter

N2QAYB000485

Batteries for the

Remote Control

Transmitter (2)

AA Battery

AC cord

Pedestal

TBLX0134 (TC-P42C2)

TBLX0135 ( TC-P46C2,

TC-P50C2)

Product Registration Card (U.S.A.)

Operating Instructions

VIERA Concierge and Quick start guide

Installing the remote’s batteries

Open

Hook

Note the correct polarity

(+ or -).

Caution

Incorrect installation may cause

battery leakage and corrosion,

resulting in damage to the remote

control.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix different battery types (such

as alkaline and manganese batteries).

• Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd)

batteries.

Do not burn or break batteries.

Optional Accessory Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended

wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging

bracket installation manual.

Wall-hanging bracket

(angle)

TY-WK4P1RW

a: 15.7” (400 mm)

b: 11.8” (300 mm)

Rear of the TV

Holes for wall-hanging

bracket installation

Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket

(not supplied with the TV)

Depth of screw:

minimum 0.59” (15.0 mm),

maximum 1.18” (30.0 mm)

(View from the side)

Warning

In order to maintain the TV’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced

contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.

Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to take steps to

prevent the TV from tipping over.

Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage.

Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the

wall before hanging bracket.

When using the angled-type wall hanging bracket, please ensure that there is sufficient space for the connecting

cables not to press against the wall when the TV is tilted forward.

For safety reasons, remove units no longer being used from their wall-mounted locations.

How to assemble (p. 9)

Accessories

Check you have all the items shown.

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Quick Start

Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory

Accessories

Assembly screws

(4 of each)

XYN5+F18FN

M5 × 18 (Silver)

THEL078N (for 42”)

THEL080N (for 46”/50”)

M5 × 30 (Black)

Poles (2)

L or R is printed at the

bottom of the poles.

Base (1)

Attaching the pedestal to TV

■Assembling the pedestal

Fix securely with assembly screws A. (Total 4 screws)

Tighten screws firmly.

Pole

Front

Pole

Base

(Image: TBLX0135)

■Set-up

Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface.

Tighten screws firmly.

(Image: TC-P50C2)

Fix securely with assembly

screws B. (Total 4 screws)

Rear side

Arrow

mark

Pole

Hole for pedestal

installation

Pole

Base

Bottom view

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Caution

Do not use any other TV and displays.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.

If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic

Dealer immediately.

During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong

enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

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Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued)

AC cord connection

Antenna terminal Pin terminals HDMI terminal

greenbluered

green

Firmly tighten by hand. Match colors of plugs and terminals.

Insert firmly. Insert firmly.

Reference of connection

To attach To remove

Insert it firmly until the

tabs on both sides click

into place.

Keep pushing both

sides until they snap

and pull.

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Quick Start

Guide Basic Connection (Antenna + TV)

Accessories/Optional Accessory

To connect the antenna terminal

Basic Connection

Note

Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied with the TV.

For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first.

For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com

www.panasonic.ca

Example Connecting Antenna (To watch TV)

Cable TV

VHF/UHF Antenna

TV VHF/UHF Antenna

• NTSC (National Television System Committee):

Conventional broadcasting

• ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):

Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV),

standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-

channel surround-sound audio and interactive television.

AC Cord

(Connect after all the

other connections have

been made.)

Back of the TV

Cable TV

AC 120 V

60 Hz

VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable

• You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.

• You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable Service.

The connection for high-definition can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable. (p. 12)

• To view high-definition programming select the correct video input. (p. 24)

* See page 10

(AC cord

connection)

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High-Definition

Standard-Definition

Note

For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

Basic Connection (Continued)

To use HDMI terminals

HDMI

AV OUT

e.g. Blu-ray Disc player

AV Equipment

Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound.

The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal.

For “VIERA LinkTM connections”, please refer to p. 29.

To use COMPONENT terminals

AUDIO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

white

red

green

blue

red

white

red

green

blue

red

white

red

green

blue

red

e.g. Blu-ray Disc

player

AV Equipment

To use COMPOSITE terminals

COMPOSITE

OUT

yellow

white

red

yellow

white

red

yellow

white

red

e.g. DVD Recorder

AV Equipment

e.g. VCR

AV cable connections

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Quick Start

Guide Identifying Controls

Basic Connection (AV cable connections)

Remote control

Switches TV On or Off (Standby)

Changes the input mode (p. 24)

Displays Main Menu (p. 25)

Displays Sub Menu (p. 18, 27)

Colored buttons

(used for various functions)

(for example, p. 16, 23, 33)

Volume up/down

Sound mute On/Off

Changes aspect ratio (p. 18, 43)

Switches to previously viewed channel

or input modes

External equipment operations

(p. 33)

Closed caption On/Off (p. 18)

Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 18)

Exits from menu screen

VIERA Link menu (p. 32-33)

Display VIERA TOOLS (p. 20)

Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23)

Selects/OK/Change

Returns to previous menu

Channel up/down

Displays or removes the channel

banner (p. 18)

Operates the Favorite channel list

function (p. 18-19)

Numeric keypad to select any channel

(p. 17) or press to enter alphanumeric

input in menus

(p. 16, 24, 32, 34, 36, 39, 40)

Use for digital channels (p. 17)

Identifying Controls

Note

The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off.

Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control.

TV controls/indicators

Changes the input

mode

Chooses menu and

submenu entries

Displays the Main

Volume up/down

Remote control

sensor within about

23 feet (7 meters) in

front of the TV set

Selects channels

in sequence

Front of the TV Back of the TV

C.A.T.S. sensor

Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic

Tracking System) (p. 26)

Power indicator

(on: red, off: no light)

SD card slot

Video Input 2 connector

POWER

button

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First Time Setup

First time setup screen is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is

inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 27) is set to “No”.

or Turn the TV On with the POWER button

(Remote)(TV)

Configure your viewing mode

Select your language

Language / Idioma / Langue

English Español Français select

Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “Home use”)

Set viewing mode Step 2 of 6

Please select your viewing environment.

Select "Home Use" when using this TV in your

home.

Home Use Store Demonstration

RETURN

Select

select

Please confirm your selection (Home Use) before pressing OK button.

If you select “Store Demonstration” by mistake in ,

confirmation screen will be displayed.

You are selecting the store demonstration mode.

If you select “Yes”, the picture mode will regularly reset

to “Vivid” and a Picture Refresh message will be displayed on the

screen.

Yes select

Select “No” and return to previous screen .

If you select “Yes”, Screen enters the store demonstration mode.

To display the “Set viewing mode” screen again as shown above and select

“Home Use”, do one of the following:

• Press and hold down the front POWER button for at least five seconds.

• Unplug power cord for 30 seconds and plug it again.

Note

is not available on - .

is not available on .

When you have used

to turn the TV off, the next time you turn the TV on the

“Language” settings will be displayed.

If you use any other step other than

to turn the TV off, or if you used the EXIT

button to quit before completing the settings, the next time you turn the TV on “First

time setup” will not be automatically displayed.

• The settings up to that point are saved.

• You can reset the settings using “First time setup”. (p. 27)

To change the setting (Language, ANT/Cable setup, Input labels, Clock) later, go to

the Menu screen (p. 27)

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Quick Start

Guide First Time Setup

Press to return to

the previous screen

Auto channel setup (ANT/Cable setup)

Select the connected Antenna in terminal

ANT/Cable setup Step 3 of 6

Select “Not used” when viewing TV via

Satellite receiver or Cable box. Note: Select

“Cable” when viewing via Cable DTA Box.

Cable Antenna

ANTENNA

Cable In

Not used

ANTENNA

Cable In

RETURN

Select

select

Not used: Go to

(Label inputs)

Select “Not used” when no wire is connected to the “Antenna/Cable” terminal.

Typical when a Cable/Satellite box is connected to a TV input.

Prevents accidental tuning to an unavailable signal.

Select “Start”

Auto program Step 4 of 6

Start scanning for channels via the TV’s

built-in tuner. Select “Skip” when viewing TV

channels via Satellite receiver or Cable box.

Start Skip

RETURN

Select

select

Skip: Go to

(Label inputs)

Start scanning the channels

(Available channels are automatically set.)

Auto program

Progress

Number of analog channels

Number of digital channels

Press RETURN to quit

RETURN

Complete the Auto program setup

Completion message is displayed when the Auto program scan is successfully

completed.

Auto program

Auto program completed.

Press OK to continue.

Number of analog channels

Number of digital channels

RETURN

OK If there is no available

channel, return to -

(ANT/ Cable setup).

“Not used” will be selected.

Operation of the EXIT button during “First time setup”

Press the button once to display confirmation screen. Press again to close

confirmation screen.

[EXIT confirmation screen]

Are you sure you want to exit the First Time Setup?

To repeat the First Time Setup, select

“First time setup” in the Setup Menu.

Yes No

Yes Exit “First time setup”

No Return to the original screen.

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Note

About broadcasting

systems

Analog (NTSC):

Conventional

broadcasting

Digital (ATSC):

New

programming

that allows

you to view

more channels

featuring

high-quality video

and sound

Select the Input labels (Label inputs)

Select NEXT then press OK to go to next step.

Label inputs Step 5 of 6

Press RIGHT to select a label for each input.

Example: DVD, Blu-ray, etc. or “Not used”.

Press OK to customize the label.

Edit

Blu-ray, DVD ...

HDMI HDMI

RETURN

Change

Select

Component 1

Component 2

Video 1

Video 2

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

ABC Deleteabc

R G B Y

1@.

GHI

PQRS

ABC

JKL

TUV

DEF

MNO

WXYZ

0- ,

LAST

select

set or

RETURN

Select

ABC Deleteabc

R G B Y

1@.

GHI

PQRS

ABC

JKL

TUV

DEF

MNO

WXYZ

0- ,

LAST

Blu-r

Video 2

Follow the instructions on

screen to complete the

following operations.

Label: [BLANK] Not used/Blu-ray/DVD/DVD REC/HOME THTR/GAME/COMPUTER/

VCR/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVR/CAMERA/MONITOR/AUX/RECEIVER/MEDIA

CTR/MEDIA EXT/OTHER

Adjust the Clock (Set clock)

Select NEXT then press OK to go to next step.

Step 6 of 6

Edit

RETURN

Change

Select 09

Set clock

Day

Hour

Minute

Year

Month

Current year.

select

set

RETURN

Select

Minute

Follow the instructions on

screen to complete the

following operations.

Complete the First time setup

Completion message is displayed when you successfully completed the First

time setup.

RETURN

Setup is complete. Enjoy your

Panasonic VIERA TV.

Press OK to exit.

First Time Setup (Continued)

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Quick Start

Guide Viewing Watching TV

First Time Setup

Watching TV

Basic connection (p. 11-12)

To watch TV and other functions

Turn power on

(Remote) (TV)

Note

If the mode is not TV, press and select TV. (p. 24)

Select a channel number

down

(Remote)

(TV)

To directly enter the digital channel number

When tuning to a digital channel,

press the button to enter the

minor number in a compound

channel number.

example: CH15-1:

Note

Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “ANT/Cable setup” to switch the signal

reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 15, 37)

The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned

off.

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Listen

with SAP

(Secondary

Audio Program)

Select the Audio mode for watching TV

Digital mode

Press SAP to select next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital

channel.

Audio track 1 of 2

(English)

Analog mode

Press SAP to select the desired audio mode.

• Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono)

Closed caption

Switches the Closed caption mode On or Off

Closed caption OnClosed caption Off

Closed caption On mute

Display the

SUB MENU

Press SUB MENU to show the sub menu screen (p. 27)

This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.

SUB

All

Setup SUB MENU

Edit CH caption

Signal meter

Set favorite

Channel surf mode

Information

recall

Displays or removes the channel banner

15-2 12:30 PM

THE NEWS

CC SAP

TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3

ABC-HD

Channel

Station

identifier SAP

indication Signal

resolution

Rating level

Picture

mode Sleep timer

remaining time

Aspect ratio

Closed caption

Clock

Change

aspect

ratio

Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 43)

• 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM

• 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM

Call up

a favorite

channel

FAVORITE

Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite

tune screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use

number buttons. (p. 19)

Watching TV (Continued)

Other Useful Functions (Operate after )

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Viewing Watching TV

Set the Favorite Feature

1Display the SUB MENU.

SUB

2Select “Set favorite”

All

Setup SUB MENU

Edit CH caption

Signal meter

Set favorite

Channel surf mode select

3Set the displayed channel

Set favorite 1/3

26-1

select the list

number

save the displayed

channel

select the list number

(to save the channel

without pressing OK)

Delete a favorite channel

Set favorite 1/3

26-1

select

delete

(while holding down)

Favorite Feature

Use the Favorite Feature

1Display “Favorite channels”

2Select the channel

Favorite channels

1/3

26-1

select

3Set a Favorite channel

Favorite channels

1/3

26-1

To change the page

Press repeatedly to change

between pages(1/3, 2/3, 3/3 or exit)

Changes the page forward/

backward

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Using VIERA TOOLS

VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access frequently-used menu items. They are displayed as shortcut icons

on the TV screen.

Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly.

Press to exit from

a menu screen

Press to return to

the previous screen

Display VIERA TOOLS

Select the item

Sleep

select

Set each item

VIERA Link

VIERA Link (p. 32-33)

Slideshow

Slideshow (p. 22-23)

Photo viewer

Photo viewer (p. 22-23)

Sleep

Sleep (Off timer) (p. 40)

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Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS

VIERA LinkTM Setting

If you connect equipment that has the “HDAVI Control” function to the TV using an HDMI cable,

you will find it easier to use. Please refer to p. 28-33. Before using these functions, you need to

set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below.

Press to exit from

a menu screen

Press to return to

the previous screen

Display the menu

Select “Setup”

Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock,

Channels, Inputs, and other settings.

Setup 2/2

Advanced setup

First time setup

About

Reset to defaults

VIERA Link settings

ECO / energy saving

select

Select “VIERA Link settings”

SetupMenu 2/2

Advanced setup

First time setup

VIERA Link settings

ECO / energy saving

select

Select “VIERA Link”

Yes

Quick start

No (stay on)

Enables or disables interoperability of

“HDAVI Control” compliant HDMI devices.

VIERA Link settings

VIERA Link

Power on link

Power off link

Default speakers

Energy saving mode

Unselected device energy save

select

Select “On”

(default is On) change

Now you can set each “VIERA Link” function according to your preference

(p. 30-33).

Note

If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- “VIERA

Link”) is used, set it to “Off”.

For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the

operating manuals for the equipment.

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Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER

The VIERA Image Viewer is a function that lets you easily view still images on a VIERA television by simply inserting an

SD card into the VIERA SD card slot.

(Media other than SD Cards will not work.)

Press to exit from

a menu screen

Press to return to

the previous screen

Insert the SD card

* This setting will be skipped next time unless you select “Set later”.

Set “Image viewer settings” and select “Play image viewer now”

“Image viewer settings” will be displayed automatically each time an SD card is

inserted for the first time.

Set later

Image viewer settings

Image viewer auto play

Play image viewer now

select

change

set

Slideshow:

A Slideshow will start

automatically next time.

Thumbnail:

The Photo viewer menu will be

displayed automatically next time.

Set later: “Image viewer settings” menu

will be displayed repeatedly.

Off:

The data can be played manually.

Manual operation (“Image viewer auto play” is “Off”)

Display “Photo viewer”

Start the Slideshow

select

Slideshow

Select the data to be viewed

Slideshow Folders

R Y

Sort by month

Sort by date

Select

RETURN

Name Pana0001

Date

03/04/2010

Size 1029×1200

Photo viewer

All photos

Total 238 Pana0001 Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004

Pana0005 Pana0006 Pana0007 Pana0008

Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012

select

view

Thumbnail view

To launch Slideshow

Selected picture information is displayed.

Total number of images.

Note

Depending on the JPEG format, the “Information” contents may not be displayed

correctly. Refer to p. 44 (Data format for SD card browsing) for details.

View

Rotate

Prev.

RETURN

Play

Accessing

Displays one at a time

To display/hide the Navigation area

Return to the Thumbnail view

Accessing

Prev.

Rotate

RETURN

Accessing

Pause

Prev.

RETURN

Play

Navigation area Present status

(While reading the data)

Single photo view Slideshow

Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise)

To next photo

Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise)

To previous photo

Photo viewer

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Viewing Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER

SD Card

Insert the card Remove the card

Compliant card type (maximum capacity):

SDHC Card (32 GB), microSDHC

Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB),

miniSD Card (2 GB), microSD Card

(2 GB) (requiring microSDHC Card/

miniSD Card/microSD Card adapter)

If a microSDHC Card, miniSD Card

or microSD Card is used, insert/

remove it together with the adapter.

For cautions and details on SD

Cards (p. 44)

Gently insert the SD Card label

surface facing front.

Label surface

Push until a

click is heard

Press in lightly

on SD Card,

then release.

Sort

To sort by Folder, month or date

In Select the sort type

Slideshow Folders

R Y

Sort by month

Sort by date

Select

RETURN

Name Pana0001

Date

03/04/2010

Size 1029×1200

Photo viewer

All photos

Total 238 Pana0001 Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004

Pana0005 Pana0006 Pana0007 Pana0008

Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012

Folders (ascending order of numeric/alphabetical)

Sort by month (ascending order of the month)

Sort by date (ascending order of the date )

Select the directory.

Accessing

Slideshow

R YG B

Select

RETURN

09/23/2009

28 photos 09/28/2009

58 photos 10/10/2009

3 photos 11/20/2009

8 photos

12/25/2009

24 photos 01/01/2010

10 photos 02/15/2010

16 photos 03/04/2010

32 photos

Date

09/23/2009

Number of photos

28 photos

Photo viewer

All photos

Sort by date

Accessing

Slideshow

R YG B

Select

RETURN

Name Pana0001

Date

09/23/2009

Size 1029×1200

Photo viewer

All photos

09/23/2009

Total 28 Pana0001 Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004

Pana0011 Pana0012 Pana0013 Pana0014

Pana0055 Pana0056 Pana0057 Pana0058

select

OK Return to

screen

Photo

settings

In or Adjust the picture/Audio

Display “Photo settings”

example :Picture menu

Picture menu/Audio menu (p. 26)

+30

Vivid

Picture 1/2

Picture mode

Contrast

Reset to defaults

Select

Adjust

Select the item Set the Soundtrack

Off

Photo settings

Picture

Audio

Slideshow settings

Soundtrack

select

change

Off

Soundtrack

select

change

Select the music from 5 types.

(Off/Music 1/Music 2/Music 3/Music 4/Music 5)

Slideshow settings

Fast

Off

Sepia

Slideshow settings

Display interval

Repeat playback

Transition effect

Photo effect

Select

Adjust

Note

To stop in mid-cycle Press

Display interval

You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in the Slideshow

mode. (Short/Fast/Normal/Slow/Very slow)

Repeat playback

Turn the slideshow Repeat function on or off (Off/On).

Transition effect

Select the transition effect (Off /Wipe ↓/Wipe ↑/Wipe →/Wipe ←/Comb ↑↓

/Comb →←/Dissolve/Checker wipe/Random/Array/Collage)

Photo effect Select the conversion effect (Off/Sepia/Gray scale)

Cutout

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Watching Videos and DVDs

If you have an applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV screen.

Input Select

You can select the external equipment to access.

To return to TV

With the connected equipment turned On

Display the Input select menu

Select the input mode

Input select

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

Video 1

Video 2

DVD

Component 1

Component 2

AUX

(example)

select

enter

Press the corresponding NUMBER

button on the remote control to

select the input of your choice.

Select the input of your choice,

then press OK.

During the selection, if no action

is taken for several seconds, the

“Input select” menu disappears.

HDMI 1

DVD Terminal

(example)

Label

The terminal and label of the

connected equipment are

displayed.

To label each of the inputs,

please refer to p. 39.

Note

The input label will be displayed on the “Input select” screen if the Input label is set

on p. 39.

For more details on “Input labels”, refer to p. 39.

Operate the connected equipment using the remote

control supplied with the equipment

Note

For details, see the manual for the connected equipment.

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Viewing

Viewing Advanced

How to Use Menu Functions

Watching Videos and DVDs

How to Use Menu Functions

Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy

watching TV best suited for you.

Press to exit from

a menu screen

Press to return

to the previous

screen

Display the menu

Shows the functions that can be adjusted.

Some functions will be disabled depending on

the type of input signal.

Edit

RETURN

ABC Deleteabc

Select or enter the name of the device

connected to the HDMI 1 terminal.

R G B Y

1@.

GHI

PQRS

ABC

JKL

TUV

DEF

MNO

WXYZ

0- ,

LAST

Change

Select

Input labels

Component 1

Component 2

Video 1

Video 2

HDMI 2

HDMI 1

Menu structure Menu bar

Press OK to move to the Menu items.

Menu items

Press OK to proceed to next screen if

available.

Help information

Operation guide

(example: Input labels)

Select the menu

Custom

Picture 1/2

Brightness

Picture mode

Contrast

Reset to defaults

select

Select the item

Custom

Resets all picture adjustments to factory

default settings except for “Advanced

picture”.

Picture 1/2

Brightness

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Picture mode

Contrast

Reset to defaults

(example: Picture menu)

select

Adjust or select

Vivid

Selects from preset picture modes.

Picture 1/2

Brightness

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Picture mode

Contrast

Reset to defaults

(example: Picture menu)

adjust

select

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Menu list

Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

Picture

Reset to defaults* Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”.

Picture mode Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 45)

Contrast, Brightness,

Color, Tint, Sharpness

Adjusts the color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste

•

Display range

Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness: 0 - 100

Tint: -50 - +50

Color temp. Selects a choice of Cool (blue), Normal, or Warm (red) color. (Cool/Normal/Warm)

x.v.Color Auto: Provides the appropriate picture when images corresponding to “x.v.Color” are input

via the HDMI input of this TV. (Off/Auto)

C.A.T.S. Adjusts the brightness and gradation according to the ambient lighting condition. (Off/On)

Video NR Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/On)

Aspect

adjustments

Screen format Changes the format (aspect ratio). (FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM)

Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of received signal. (p. 43)

H size

Adjusts the horizontal display range to reduce noise of both side edges of an image.

(Size 1/Size 2)

Size 2: Adjusts the image size according to the aspect mode to reduce noise. (p. 46)

Zoom

adjustments Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM”

Advanced picture

3D Y/C filter Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (Off/On)

Color matrix Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (SD/HD)

•

SD: Standard Definition HD: High Definition

•

Only used with 480p video signal.

MPEG NR Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (Off/On)

Black level Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)

3:2 pulldown Adjusts the picture recorded in 24 fps for optimum quality. (Off/On/Auto)

Audio

Reset to defaults* Resets Bass, Treble, and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.

Bass Increases or decreases the bass response.

Treble Increases or decreases the treble response.

Balance Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume.

Advanced audio

Surround Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (Off/On)

Volume leveler Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs.

TV speakers Switches to “Off” when using external speakers (Off/On)

•

“Surround” and “Volume leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected.

HDMI 1 in

HDMI 2 in

The default setting is “Digital” for the HDMI connection. (Digital input signal)

Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio input signal)

(Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2)

Timer

Sleep, Timer 1-5 The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. (p. 40)

Lock Locks the channels and programs. (p. 34)

Closed

caption

Closed caption Displays subtitles (Closed caption) (p. 38)

In the AV mode, the Audio and Setup menus give fewer options.

* Confirmation screen is displayed. Select “Yes” and press OK to reset.

How to Use Menu Functions

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Advanced

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Menu list

Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

Setup

Channel surf mode Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button.

(All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)

•

Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. (p. 18)

Language Selects the screen menu language.

Clock Adjusts the clock. (p. 16)

ANT/Cable setup Sets channels. (p. 36)

Input labels Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment. (p. 39)

Anti Image

retention

Pixel orbiter

Prevents “Image retention” with Wobbling. (Automatic/Periodic)

•

Automatic: Shifts the display image automatically.

•

Periodic: Shifts the display image every (1/2/3/4) minutes according to what was set in

the “Time (minutes)” menu.

Time (minutes) Sets the time for the “Pixel orbiter-Periodic” setting. (1/2/3/4)

4:3 side bars Changes the brightness of the side bar (Off/Dark/Mid/Bright) (4:3 mode only)

•

The recommended setting is “Bright” to prevent the panel “Image retention”. (p. 46)

Scrolling bar Press “OK” to start the horizontal “Scrolling” on the screen. (p. 46)

VIERA Link settings

VIERA Link Controls the equipment connected to HDMI terminals. (Off/On) (p. 30)

•

“Power off link”, “Power on link”, “Energy saving mode”, “Unselected device energy save”

and “Default speakers” cannot be selected if “Off” is set.

Power on link Sets “Power on link” of the HDMI connected equipment. (No/Yes) (p. 30)

Power off link Sets “Power off link” of the HDMI connected equipment. (No/Yes) (p. 30)

Energy saving

mode Sets “Energy saving mode” of the HDMI connected equipment. (Quick start/Save) (p. 30)

Unselected device

energy save

Sets “Unselected device energy save” of the HDMI connected equipment. (p. 30)

(No (stay on)/Yes (with prompt)/Yes (no prompt))

Default speakers Selects the default speakers. (TV/Theater) (p. 30)

ECO/energy saving

No signal for 10

minutes

To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION

continue for more than 10 minutes. (Stay on/Power TV off)

Note

•

Not in use when “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer” or “Lock” is set, or while “SD mode” or “Digital

Channel” is selected.

•

“No signal for 10 minutes was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV

is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by “No signal for 10 minutes”.

•

The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes

prior to the shut-off.

No activity for 3

hours

To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote and side

panel key continues for more than 3 hours. (Stay on/Power TV off)

Note

•

Not in use when “Auto power on” or “On/Off Timer” is set.

•

“No activity for 3 hours was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV

is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by “No activity for 3 hours”.

•

The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes

prior to the shut-off.

Advanced

setup

Auto power on Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or connected device is turned On (No/Yes)

TV AC cord must be plugged into this device. TV turns on every time the power is restored.

•

The “Sleep” timer, “On / Off timer”, and “First time setup” will not function if “Auto power on” is set. (p. 40)

Image viewer

auto play Sets the “Thumbnail” or “Slideshow” to play back SD cards automatically.

(Slideshow/Thumbnail/Set later/Off)

First time setup Restarts the first time setup from “Language” setting. (p. 14)

About Displays TV version and software license.

Reset to defaults Performing Reset will clear all settings made with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 36)

Sub menu list

Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

Setup

SUB MENU

Channel surf mode Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button.

(All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)

Set favorite Sets favorite channels. (p. 19)

Edit CH caption Changes the station identifier. (p. 37)

Signal meter Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image. (p. 37)

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VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”

Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote.

Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have the “HDAVI Control” function.

This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.

Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Home theater system, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI

cables allow you to interface with them automatically.

Equipment with the “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:

Version Operations

HDAVI Control or later • Automatic Input Switching (p. 31)

• Power on link (p. 31)

• Power off link (p. 31)

• Default speakers (p. 31)

• One-touch theater playback (p. 31)

• Speaker control (p. 33)

HDAVI Control 2 or later • VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control (p. 33)

• Unselected device energy save (for available equipment only) (p. 31)

HDAVI Control 3 or later • Provides setting information (p. 31)

• Automatic lip-sync function (p. 31)

HDAVI Control 4 or later • Energy saving mode (with Quick Start mode) (p. 31)

HDAVI Control 5 • Audio Return Channel

Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function that enables digital sound signals to

be sent via an HDMI cable.

For the first time/When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing the setup

after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Set the input mode to

HDMI1 or HDMI2 (p. 24), and make sure that the image is displayed correctly.

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known

as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its

operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.

Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting the VIERA Link function.

HDMI cable

This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.

It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number:

RP-CDHS15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m)

* For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

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Advanced

VIERA Link

“HDAVI Control

”

VIERA LinkTM Connections

Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control

of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder

(DIGA), Home theater system.

Refer to page 30-33 for Setup Menu settings and additional

control information.

• Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included.

If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with

HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit

Off and On again while the power of all equipment is On

(so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected

equipment) and check that the DVD recorder (DIGA), Home

theater system playback operate.

Note

HDMI 1 is recommended.

When connecting to HDMI 2, set the input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 24) initially before connecting to HDMI 2. After

connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 30-33).

Connecting this unit to the DVD recorder (DIGA), Home

theater system

For DVD recorder (DIGA): Connect with HDMI cable

For Home theater system

Connect with the HDMI and audio cables.

If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV program

through the theater system.

* No optical cable is necessary for the equipment that has “HDAVI control 5”

and is connected with an HDMI cable. (HDMI 1 only)

Connecting this unit to a DVD

recorder (DIGA) and AV amp

When using a “VIERA Link” audio-

video amplifier and a compatible DVD

recorder (DIGA) use a daisy chain

connection as shown below.

One AV amp and one DVD recorder (DIGA) can be operated with this unit.

Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DVD recorder (DIGA).

Setting of this unit after connection

After making connections as shown above, set “VIERA Link” (under “VIERA Link settings”) to “On” using the Setup

menu. (p. 21, 30-31).

Note

Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their

respective operating instruction manuals.

When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this unit,

the system switches to 2CH audio.

(When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.)

For details about HDMI cables for connecting a Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual for the equipment.

HDMI cable

HDMI

(AV OUT)

HDMI

(AV OUT)

Home theater systems

with VIERA Link function

HDMI

(AV IN)

AV amp with

VIERA Link function

DVD recorder (DIGA)

with VIERA Link function

HD Camcorder

with VIERA Link

function

HDMI

(AV OUT)

Digital Audio out

HDMI

(AV OUT)

DVD recorder (DIGA)

with VIERA Link function

Back of the TV

HDMI

(AV OUT)

LUMIX

with VIERA

Link function

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VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”

Press to exit from

a menu screen

Press to return

to the previous

screen

Display the menu

Select “Setup”

Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock,

Channels, Inputs, and other settings.

Setup 2/2

Advanced setup

First time setup

About

Reset to defaults

VIERA Link settings

ECO / energy saving select

Select “VIERA Link settings”

SetupMenu 2/2

Advanced setup

First time setup

VIERA Link settings

ECO / energy saving

select

Select “VIERA Link”

Yes

Quick start

No (stay on)

Enables or disables interoperability of

“HDAVI Control” compliant HDMI devices.

VIERA Link settings

VIERA Link

Power on link

Power off link

Default speakers

Energy saving mode

Unselected device energy save

select

Select “On”

(default is On) change

Select settings

Yes

Quick start

No (stay on)

Selects either the TV’s speakers or external

home theater as default audio output.

VIERA Link settings

VIERA Link

Power on link

Power off link

Default speakers

Energy saving mode

Unselected device energy save

select

Set

Yes

Theater

Quick start

No (stay on)

Selects either the TV’s speakers or external

home theater as default audio output.

VIERA Link settings

VIERA Link

Power on link

Power off link

Default speakers

Energy saving mode

Unselected device energy save

change

Automatic

Input

Switching

Power on

link

Power off

link

Energy

saving mode

(for “HDAVI Control

4 or later” (with

Quick Start mode))

Unselected

device

energy save

(for “HDAVI

Control 2 or

later”)

Default

speakers

One-touch

theater

playback

Provides

setting

information

(for “HDAVI

Control 3 or

later”)

Automatic lip-

sync function

(for “HDAVI Control

3 or later”)

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Advanced

VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”

When using Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player/recorder or Home theater system, the TV will automatically change to the

appropriate input, when playback begins on one of those devices.

For a Home theater system the speakers automatically switch to the theater system.

When “Yes” is selected (p. 27), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever a

VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and the Play mode is selected.

When “Yes” is selected (p. 27) and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also

automatically turned off.

A Panasonic DVD Recorder will not turn off if it is still in rec mode.

Caution: The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off.

Condition

Power off link: Yes; Energy saving mode: Quick start

The equipment has “HDAVI Control 4 or later (with Quick Start mode)” connected with an HDMI cable.

When TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is moved to ECO standby mode* automatically

under above conditions.

* Minimum power consumption of standby condition for the equipment.

Condition

Unselected device energy save: Yes

The equipment has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” (for available equipment only) connected with an HDMI cable.

[ Examples of timing for operation ]

• When the input is switched from the HDMI.

• When the “Speaker output” is changed from “Home theater” to “TV”.

The connected VIERA Link compatible equipment will be turned off automatically when not in use.

“TV” is the default setting. To set the Home Theater system as Default speakers, change the Default speakers setting

from “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on.

If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for a Panasonic Home Theater system, the following

sequence of operations is performed automatically.

Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins.

TV power switches On, and the playback screen is displayed.

Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system.

The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of an equipment (Recorder/Home

theater/Player) that has “HDAVI Control 3 or later” function connected to a TV with HDMI cable.

Transmittable data Recorder Home theater Player

On Screen Display Language setting

(English/Español/Français) ○○○

Panel Aspect Ratio

(16:9 fixed) ○○○

Closed caption information

(Mode/CC type/Digital setting) ○--- ---

Channel information

(Input signal/Channel list/Caption information) ○--- ---

Note

There is a possibility that all the GUI language information might be set from the equipment, that has an HDMI CEC

function connected to the TV with an HDMI cable. Depending on the operating conditions or the specification for

each piece of equipment the setting may or may not be applied.

For more details on the external equipment’s operation, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

[For Recorder]

You cannot operate other functions while transmitting TV’s information above except Power On/Off key operation.

When you turn off this unit, the transmission will be interrupted (only when you are transmitting Channel information).

Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or

Amplifier.

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VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”

You can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDAVI Control” function in the “VIERA Link”

menu.

For more details on the “HDAVI Control” function, refer to p. 28

Press to exit from

a menu screen

Press to return

to the previous

screen

Display the VIERA Link menu

select

VIERA Link

Select the item

Recorder

VIERA Link control

Speaker output

Back to TV

select

Select

Home theater

VIERA Link control

Speaker output

Back to TV

change

Set

Speaker

control

VIERA Link

control

only with the

TV’s remote

control

(for “HDAVI

Control 2 or

later”)

Back to TV

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Advanced

VIERA Link

“HDAVI Control

”

You can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio

output.

Control the theater speakers with the TV’s remote control.

This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier

or Player theater is connected.

Home theater: Adjustment for the equipment

Volume up / down

Mute

• The sound of the TV is muted.

• When the equipment is turned off, the TV speakers

take over.

• Selecting “Home theater” turns the equipment on

automatically if it is in standby mode.

TV: The TV speakers are on.

Select “Speaker output”

Select “Home theater” or “TV”

Recorder

Back to TV

VIERA Link control

Speaker output

select

change

In the VIERA Link menu, you can select an HDMI connected equipment and access it quickly. Continue using your TV’s

remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV.

Select “VIERA Link control”

Select the equipment you want to access

(Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/

Digital camera)

• If there is more than one equipment item, a

number after the name indicates the number of

items. (e.g. Recorder 1/Recorder 2/Recorder 3...)

• The number of equipment items that can be

connected is three for recorders, and a total of

three for Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/

Digital camera.

Note

• There is a limit to the number of HDMI connectors.

Recorder

VIERA Link control

Speaker output

Back to TV

select

change

You can select available items only. Operate the equipment with the TV’s

remote control, pointing it at the TV

• To operate the equipment, read the manual of the

equipment.

Available TV’s remote control buttons

Whether an operation is available differs depending on the connected equipment.

Move the cursor/Select Play

Set/Access Stop

Return to previous menu Reverse/Forward

SUB

Display the functions

menu on the equipment Skip Reverse/Forward

Available when the purpose of the keys

is displayed on screen Pause

Exit Closed caption

Channel Up/Down SAP (Select Audio Mode)

0-9 Select digital subchannel

Returns the input selection of the device selected with the VIERA Link Control to the TV input.

Select “Back to TV”

Recorder

VIERA Link control

Speaker output

Back to TV

select

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Lock

You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content.

Press to exit from

a menu screen

Caution

Make a note of your

password in case

you forget it. (If you

have forgotten your

password, consult

your local dealer.)

Note

When you select a

locked channel,

a message will be

displayed that allows

you to view the

channel if you input

your password.

Display the menu

Select “Lock”

Blocks access, with password protection,

to channels, programs or inputs.

Password

Enter password.

- - - -

select

You will be asked to enter your password

each time you display the Lock menu.

Input your 4-digit password

A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or

change rating settings.

Menu Password

Enter password.

* * * -

If it is your first time entering the password, enter the

password twice in order to register it.

Select the Lock mode

Menu Off

Off

Lock

Mode

Channel

Game

Change password

Program

set

select

Off:

Unlocks all the lock settings of “Channel”, “Game” and “Program”.

All: Locks all the inputs regardless of the lock settings of

“Channel”, “Game” and “Program”.

Custom:

Locks specified inputs of “Channel”, ”Game” and “Program”.

Select the item

Menu Custom

Off

Lock

Mode

Channel

Game

Change password

Program select

“Channel”, ”Game” and “Program” are not accessible unless

“Custom” is selected in “Mode”.

Set set

Channel lock

Game lock

Program

lock

Change

password

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Advanced

Lock Lock

Note

This television is designed to support the “Downloadable U.S. Region Rating System” when available.

(Available only in U.S.A.)

The Off rating is independent of other ratings.

When placing a lock on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also

be blocked.

To select the channel or the rating of the program to lock

Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to block. These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating.

Select “Mode” and set to “Custom”

Select a channel to lock

Selects the lock mode.

Custom

Channel lock

Mode

Channel 1

Channel 2

Channel 3

Channel 4

Channel 5

Channel 6

Channel 7

select

set

To lock/unlock all channels:

Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”.

All: Locks all channels

Off: Unlocks all channels

Locks Channel 3, Channel 4, and external inputs.

Select “Game” in

and set to “On”

select

set

On: Locks

Off: Unlocks

To set a rating level

“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to lock

according to TV ratings.

Select the rating to lock

select

Select “Mode” and set to “On”

Enables or disables the programs’ locks.

Off

Program lock

Mode

MPAA

U.S.TV

C.E.L.R.

C.F.L.R.

set

select

Example of “MPAA” (U.S. movie ratings)

NR No rating

G General Audience: All ages admitted

PG Parental Guidance Suggested

PG-

13 Parents Strongly Cautioned:

Inappropriate for children under 13

RRestricted: Under 17 requires

accompanying parent or adult guardian

NC-

17 No one 17 and under admitted

X Adults only

To get more information (p. 42)

Select the rating category you wish to follow

Customizes programs lock based on U.S.

Off

Program lock

Mode

MPAA

U.S.TV

C.E.L.R.

C.F.L.R.

select

MPAA: U.S. movie ratings

U.S.TV: U.S. TV program ratings

C.E.L.R.: Canadian English ratings

C.F.L.R.: Canadian French ratings

To change the password

In , select “Change password” and press OK

Input the new 4-digit password twice

Menu Off

Off

Lock

Mode

Channel

Game

Change password

Program

Menu Change password

Enter new password.

- - - -

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Editing and Setting Channels

The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception

conditions.

Press to exit from

a menu screen

Display the menu

Select “Setup”

Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock,

Channels, Inputs, and other settings.

Setup 1/2

Clock

ANT/Cable setup

Input labels

Anti image retention

Language

All

Channel surf mode next

select

Select “ANT/Cable setup”

Scans for Antenna or Cable channels.

Specify when using Cable or Satellite box.

Setup 1/2

Clock

ANT/Cable setup

Input labels

Anti image retention

Language

All

Channel surf mode next

select

Select the function

Automatically searches and saves available

channels to memory.

Cable

ANT/Cable setup

ANT in

Auto program

Manual program

Signal meter

select

Set

To reset the settings of the Setup menu

Select “Reset to defaults” in the Setup menu ( ) and

press OK

Input your 4-digit password with number buttons

Select “YES” on the confirmation screen and press OK

Auto

program

Set

automatically

Manual

program

Set

manually

Signal

meter

Check signal

strength

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Advanced

Editing and Setting Channels

Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory.

Select “ANT in”

Select “Cable” or “Antenna”

Or select “Not used” (p. 15).

Select “Auto program”

Cable

ANT/Cable setup

ANT in

Auto program

Manual program

Signal meter

select

Select a scanning mode (p. 15)

Menu Auto program

All channels

Analog only

Digital only

select

Settings are made automatically

After the scanning is completed, select “Apply”.

(see below ).

All previously saved channels are erased.

Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or

changing the channel display.

Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel list

manually.

You can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/Analog

only) in “Channel surf mode”(p. 27)

Edit

Caption

---

80-101

Edit CH caption

Caption

Channel

RETURN

DeleteABC → abc

R G B Y

Select

@D A

change

set

Caption

Select or edit the station identifier.

(maximum 7 characters available)

Favorite

Set favorite 1/3

26-1

select

set

Set favorite

Select the number

Add

Press OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)”

Move the cursor to a channel number

Manual program

Edit CancelApply

Caption Favorite Add

2 ...

... Yes

3 ...

... Yes

Channel

select

Press OK to tune

to the channel

Select “Apply”

program

CancelApply

Caption Favorite Add

...

... Yes

select

Select “Edit”

Manual program

Edit CancelApply

Caption Favorite Add

2 ...

... Yes

3 ...

... Yes

4 ...

... Yes

5 ...

... Yes

Channel

select

Select the item to edit

R G B Y

Select

RETURN

Manual program

Edit CancelApply

Caption Favorite Add

2 ...

... Yes

3 ...

... Yes

4 ...

... Yes

5 ...

... Yes

6 ...

... Yes

7 ...

... Yes

8 ...

... Yes

9 ...

... Yes

Channel

Prev.page Next page

Caption

Favorite

Add

Proceed to

Go back to the previous

page

select the i

tem

to edit (Caption/

Favorite/Add)

•

Caption:

Changes the station identifier

•

Favorite:

Registers channels to the

Favorite List

•

Add:

Adds or skips channels

To cancel the Edit

Manual program

Edit CancelApply

Caption Favorite Add

2 ...

... Yes

3 ...

... Yes

4 ...

... Yes

5 ...

... Yes

Channel

select

Changes will be lost. Continue?

Yes No

(returns to “ANT/

Cable setup”)

select “Yes”

Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image.

Selects which channel to be tested for signal

strength.

Signal meter

Channel

Signal strength

Current 86%

Peak level 98%

change

channel

Signal intensity

If the signal is weak, check the antenna.

If no problem is found, consult your local dealer.

Note

Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT in” (see above).

Available only for digital antenna channels.

If “Lock” (p. 34) is activated and “ANT/Cable setup” is selected, “Enter password.” will be displayed.

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Closed Caption

Closed caption

Display

Closed

caption

The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio.

The program being viewed must be transmitting the Closed caption (CC) information. (p. 43)

Select the item and set

Selects style and language for displaying

digital Closed Caption.

Primary

CC1

Closed caption

Digital

Mode

Analog

Digital setting

Reset to defaults

select

set

Mode On: To display Closed captions.

CC on mute

: To display Closed captions

when the audio is muted.

(when not using, select “Off”).

Analog (Choose the Closed caption service

of Analog broadcasting.)

CC1-4: Information related to pictures

(Appears at the bottom of the screen)

T1-4: Textual information

(Appears over the entire screen)

Digital (The Digital Closed caption menu lets

you configure the way you choose to

view the digital captioning.)

Select the setting.

“Primary”, “Second.”, “Service 3”, “Service 4”,

“Service 5”, “Service 6”

The settings in “Analog” or “Digital”

depend on the broadcaster.

To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs

Select “Digital setting” and press OK

Select the item and set

Selects the text size.

Small

Default

None

Solid

Black

Solid

Black

Digital setting

Size

Foreground

Font

Style

Fore. opacity

Background

Back. opacity

Outline

select

set

Size Text size

Font Text font

Style Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)

Foreground

Color of text

Fore. opacity

Opacity of text

Background

Color of text box

Back. opacity

Opacity of text box

Outline Outline color of text (Identify the

setting options on the screen.)

To reset the settings

Select “Reset to defaults”. Confirmation screen is displayed.

Select “Yes” and press OK.

Press to exit from

a menu screen

Display the menu

Select “Closed caption”

Display broadcast TV’s Closed Caption (CC)

text when available.

Primary

CC1

Closed caption

Digital

Mode

Analog

Digital setting

Reset to defaults next

select

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Advanced

Input Labels

Closed Caption

Input Labels

Input labels

Display

labels of

Connected

devices

Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during the

input selection. (In selecting the input mode from p. 24 )

Select the terminal and label of the external equipment

Select or enter the name of the device

connected to the HDMI 1 terminal.

Input labels

Component 1

Component 2

Video 1

Video 2

HDMI 2

HDMI 1

Select

RETURN

ABC Deleteabc

Select or enter the name of the device

connected to the Video 2 terminal.

R G B Y

1@.

GHI

PQRS

ABC

JKL

TUV

DEF

MNO

WXYZ

0- ,

LAST

Video 2

G A A

Follow the instructions on screen to

complete the following operations.

select

set

Video 1

VCR

Label Terminal

[example]

Terminals: HDMI 1-2/Component 1-2/Video 1-2

Label: [BLANK] Not used/Blu-ray/DVD/DVD REC/HOME

THTR/GAME/COMPUTER/VCR/CABLE/SATELLITE/

DVR/CAMERA/MONITOR/AUX/RECEIVER/MEDIA

CTR/MEDIA EXT/OTHER

* If “Not used” is selected, the INPUT button press will skip its

input.

Each selected label will be displayed on the “Input select”

screen. (p. 24)

Press to exit from

a menu screen

Display the menu

Select “Setup”

Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock,

Channels, Inputs, and other settings.

Setup 1/2

Clock

ANT/Cable setup

Input labels

Anti image retention

Language

All

Channel surf mode next

select

Select “Input labels”

Customize TV inputs with the names of your

connected devices. For easier input

selections.

Setup 1/2

Clock

ANT/Cable setup

Input labels

Anti image retention

Language

All

Channel surf mode next

select

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Using Timer

The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time.

The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 16)

The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 27) is set.

Press to exit from

a menu screen

Press to return to

the previous screen

Note

The TV automatically

turns Off after 90

minutes when turned

On by the Timer.

This operation will be

cancelled if the Off

time is selected or if a

key is pressed.

Display the menu

Select “Timer”

Set the TV to turn on or off automatically at

the designated date and time.

Timer

Sleep

Timer 1

Timer 2

Timer 3

Timer 4

Timer 5

select

Select the timer to set

Turns the TV off after selected time.

Timer

Sleep

Timer 1

Timer 2

Timer 3

Timer 4

Timer 5

select

Turns Off automaticallySleep Turns On/Off automatically

(5 timers can be set.)

Timer 1

Timer 5

Set the timer

To set “Sleep” (Off Timer)

Set to shut the unit off after a pre-selected amount of time.

Menu 0

Sleep

Sleep (minutes)

set

0/15/30/60/90 (minutes)

To set “Timer 1-5” (On/Off Timer)

Select the item and set

Sets the time when the TV turns on. The TV

will turn off after 90 minutes or as specified.

Off

4/18 [SUN]

--:--

Timer 1

Timer set

Inputs

Channel

Day

On time

Off time

select

set

Sets the time when the TV turns on. The TV

will turn off after 90 minutes or as specified.

4/18

[SUN]

--:--

Day

On time

Off time

LAST

AM/PM

Clear

RETURN

Select

SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT

(displays the nearest future date)

MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/Every SUN/Every MON/

Every TUE/Every WED/Every THU/Every FRI/ Every SAT

Select the channel

Channel

Select the day

Day

The time to turn On

On time

The time to turn Off

Off time

Select the inputs

Inputs

Timer setting (Off/On)

Timer set

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Advanced

Recommended AV Connections

Using Timer

Recommended AV Connections

These diagrams show our recommendations or how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment.

For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment and its specifications.

For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com

www.panasonic.ca

AC 120 V

60 Hz

Back of the TV

Cable Box

Cable TV

■

To watch DVDs

Optical digital

audio cable

■

DVD Recorder/

VCR

■

To listen to the TV

through speakers

■

To watch camcorder

images

Camcorder

VCR

DVD Player

■

To watch digital

video image

DVD Player/

Blu-ray Disc player/

Set Top Box DVD Player or

Set Top Box

(HDMI compatible

machines only)

Connect

with

A or B

HDMI-DVI

Conversion

cable +

Audio cable*

Amplifier

OPTICAL

Front of the TV

* Please see p. 26 for the setup when using an external analog audio cable with an HDMI to DVI cable.

AC Cord

(Connect after

all the other

connections are

complete.)

HDMI

cable

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Ratings List for Lock

“V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the

entertainment industry. (p. 35)

U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA)

NR NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or

where rating does not apply.

G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.

PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children.

PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

R RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

NC-17 NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.

X ADULTS ONLY.

U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV)

Age-based

Group

Age-based

Ratings

Possible Content

Selections Description

(Not Rated) TV-NR •

Viewable

•

Blocked Not Rated.

Youth

TV-Y •

Viewable

•

Blocked All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically

designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6.

TV-Y7 •

FV Blocked

•

Viewable

•

Blocked

Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may

include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children

under the age of 7.

Guidance

TV-G •

Viewable

•

Blocked General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language,

and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.

TV-PG •

D,L,S,V (all selected)

•

Any combination of

D, L, S, V

Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent

coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue

and situations.

TV-14 •

D,L,S,V (all selected)

•

Any combination of

D, L, S, V

Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated

themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.

TV-MA •

L,S,V (all selected)

•

Any combination of

L, S, V

Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes,

profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.

FV: Fantasy/Cartoon Violence. V: Violence S: Sex L: Offensive Language D: Dialogue with sexual content.

CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.)

EExempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming,

talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.

C Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content.

C8+

Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity or sexual content.

G General programming, suitable for all audiences.

PG Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

14+ Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents

are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens.

18+ 18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.

CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.)

E Exempt - Exempt programming.

GGeneral - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is

minimal or is depicted appropriately.

8 ans+ 8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains

light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.

13 ans+ Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few violent scenes or

one or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested.

16 ans+ Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of violence or

intense violence.

18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.

Caution

The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and none) as

per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” programs is chosen “unexpected and possibly confusing

results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of programming:”

• Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)

• Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather

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FAQs, etc.

Technical Information

Ratings List for Lock

Technical Information

Closed Caption (CC)

For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3;

characters might be cut off).

The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has the CC set On using

the Component or HDMI connection to the TV.

If the CC is set to On on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except for the HDMI connection), the CC

may overlap on the TV.

If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output in analog format.

If the recorder or output monitor is connected to the TV, the CC needs to be set up on the recorder or output monitor.

Aspect Ratio (FORMAT)

Press the FORMAT button to cycle through the aspect modes. This lets you choose the aspect depending on the format

of the received signal and your preference. (p. 18)

(e.g.: in case of 4:3 image)

FULL JUST

Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges.

(Recommended for anamorphic picture) Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the

screen.

(Recommended for normal TV broadcast)

H-FILL 4:3

H-FILL

Side bar

Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side

edges. The side edges of the image are cut off. Standard

(Note that “Image retention” of the side bar may occur from

displaying it for a long time.)

ZOOM

Note

480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9):

FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM

1080p / 1080i / 720p:

FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM

Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen.

(Recommended for Letter Box)

Zoom adjustments

Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM”.

Select “Zoom adjustments” on the “Picture” menu. (p. 26)

V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment

To reset the aspect ratio (OK)

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Technical Information

Data format for SD Card browsing

Photo: Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF* and EXIF**

standards

Data format: Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

Max. number of files: 9,999

Image resolution: 160 x 120 to 20,000,000

* DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard

** EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format)

Caution

A JPEG image modified with a PC may not be displayed.

Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution.

Note

Folder structure viewed in PC

DCIM

P1000001.JPG

P1000002.JPG

P1000003.JPG

P1000004.JPG

100_P ANA

Created automatically

3-digit folder number + 5-digit arbitrary characters

4-digit arbitrary characters + 4-digit file number

Usable characters: 1-byte “a to z”, “A to Z”, “0 to 9,” and “_”

The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera used.

For the suitable SD Memory Cards, please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs (This site is in English only)

Cautions in handling SD Card:

2.1 mm

32 mm

24 mm

Use an SD Card which meets SD standards. If not, it may cause the TV to malfunction.

Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damage card or unit).

Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.

Do not subject the card to high pressure or impact.

Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card or unit may be damaged).

Electrical interference, static electricity or erroneous operation may damage the data or card.

Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic

operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.)

SD Card warning messages

Message Meaning

SD card slot is empty. The card is not inserted.

No photos The card has no data or this type of data is not supported.

Cannot read file The file is broken or unreadable.

The TV does not support the format.

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FAQs, etc.

Technical Information

VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”

HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allows you to interface automatically. (p. 28)

This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.

The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode.

Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts.

Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched.

Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.

If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” function to the TV with HDMI cable, the sound from DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround.

“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2009) for the HDAVI Control compatible equipment.

This standard is compatible with the conventional HDAVI equipment.

HDMI connection

HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by

connecting the TV unit and the devices.

HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set-top box or a DVD player, can be connected

to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.

HDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.

If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (*2).

When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal.

Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI 1 in” or “HDMI 2 in” menu screen. (p. 26)

Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz

(*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant device.

(*2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.

Caution

Use with a PC is not assumed.

All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen.

If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.

These HDMI connectors are “type A”.

These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.

A device having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either “COMPONENT” or “VIDEO” to

receive analog signals.

The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.

Match the output setting of the digital device.

For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 46.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals

You can enjoy your Home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals.

Caution

Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disable optical

output.

When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When an NTSC

channel is selected, the output will be PCM.

Picture mode

Vivid: Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room.

Standard: Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting.

Cinema: For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture.

Custom (Photo): Customizes each item according to your taste.

Photo is displayed in JPEG menu.

(Continued)

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Technical Information (Continued)

H size

Aspect Ratio: 4:3

Size 1 Size 2 The width will be decreased on both sides to

reduce noise.

Aspect Ratio: FULL/JUST(H-FILL/ZOOM)

Size 1 Size 2 The width will be increased on both sides to

reduce noise.

See page 26 for more information

4:3 side bars

Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause

“Image retention” to remain on either or both sides of the display field.

To reduce the risk of such “Image retention”, change the brightness of the side

bars.

See page 27 for more information

The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture.

Using Cinema mode will reduce such flashing (p. 45).

Side Bar

4:3

Screen

Display

Image retention

Scrolling bar

Scrolling bar: To prevent “Image retention”, scrolls white vertical bar from left to right on a black screen.

Press any key except the POWER key to return to previous screen.

You will return to the previous screen if no key operation has been performed for 15 minutes.

See page 27 for more information

[Scrolling bar]

Input signals that can be displayed

* Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, PB, PR) and HDMI

horizontal

frequency (kHz) vertical

frequency (Hz) COMPONENT HDMI

525 (480)/60i 15.73 59.94 **

525 (480)/60p 31.47 59.94 **

750 (720)/60p 45.00 59.94 **

1,125 (1,080)/60i 33.75 59.94 **

1,125 (1,080)/60p 67.43 59.94 *

1,125 (1,080)/60p 67.50 60.00 *

1,125 (1,080)/24p 26.97 23.98 *

1,125 (1,080)/24p 27.00 24.00 *

Note

Signals other than those shown above may not be displayed properly.

The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.

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FAQs, etc.

Care and Cleaning

Technical Information

Care and Cleaning

First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet.

Display panel

Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.

If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted

by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid. Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the

display panel, then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry.

Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile

substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner; otherwise, the quality of the surface may be adversely affected.

Cabinet

If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in a weak mild liquid dish soap and then wring the cloth dry.

Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.

Do not allow any mild liquid dish soap to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma TV.

If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result.

Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner; otherwise, the quality of the cabinet

surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods in contact with

articles made from rubber or PVC.

Pedestal

Cleaning

Wipe the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. If the unit is particularly dirty, clean it using a cloth soaked with water to which a small

amount of mild liquid dish soap has been added and then wipe with a dry cloth.

Do not use products such as solvents, thinner, or household wax for cleaning, as they can damage the surface coating. (If

using a chemically-treated cloth, follow the instructions supplied with the cloth.)

Do not attach sticky tape or labels, as they can make the surface of the pedestal dirty. Do not allow long-term contact with

rubber, vinyl products, or the like. (Doing so will cause deterioration.)

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FAQ

Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem.

If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. For

details (p. 52, 53)

For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at:

www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

www.panasonic.ca

White spots or

shadow images

(noise)

Check the position, direction,

and connection of the antenna.

Interference or

frozen digital

channels

(intermittent sound)

Change the direction of antenna for

digital channels.

Check “Signal meter” (p. 37).

If the signal is weak, check the

antenna and consult your local

dealer.

The remote control

does not work

Are the batteries installed correctly?

(p. 8)

Are the batteries new?

Pictures from external

equipment are distorted

when the unit is

connected via HDMI

Is the HDMI cable connected properly?

(p. 29, 41)

Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then

turn them On again.

Check an input signal from the equipment. (p. 46)

Use equipment compliant with

EIA/CEA-861/861B.

When the channel is changed on

an STB that is connected with

HDMI, “HDMI” may be displayed

on the top left of the screen

This is not a malfunction.

Recording does not

start immediately

Check the settings of the recorder. For

details, read the manual of the recorder.

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FAQs, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the

suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model

number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).

No sound is produced

Sound is unusual

Are the speakers’ cables connected correctly? (p. 41)

Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 13)

Is the volume set to the minimum?

Is “TV speakers” set to “Off”? (p. 26)

Change “SAP” settings. (p. 18)

Check “HDMI 1 in” or “HDMI 2 in” settings. (p. 26)

Set “SAP” setting to “Stereo” or “Mono”.

Check the HDMI device connected to the unit.

Set the audio setting of the HDMI device to “Linear PCM”.

If digital sound connection has a problem,

select analog sound connection.

Problem Actions

“VIERA” logo moves on

the screen

Screen

Some spots remain

bright or dark

Chaotic image, noisy

No image is

displayed on screen

Only spots are displayed

instead of images

Neither image nor

sound is produced

The function to prevent “Image retention” is activated.

(Not a faulty symptom)

•

The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is not operated

for a certain time in SD mode.

•

“Image retention” (p. 7)

The Plasma panel is made up of a few million pixels and

is produced with advanced technology through an intricate

process. Sometimes a few pixels may be bright or dark.

These pixels do not indicate a defective panel and will have

no impact on the performance of the TV.

Check nearby electrical products.

(car or motorcycle ignition systems, fluorescent lamp, etc.)

Check Picture menu (p. 26)

Check the cable connections. (p. 11-12)

Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 24)

Check the channel settings. (p. 36)

Check the antenna cables.

Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet?

Is the TV unit turned On?

Check Picture menu (p. 26) and volume.

Check the AV cable connections. (p. 11-12)

Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 24)

Black Box appears Change settings of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 38)

Sound TV set

Parts of the TV set

become hot.

Even when the temperature of parts of the front, top and

rear panels has risen, these temperature rises will not pose

any problems in terms of performance or quality.

Unknown sound heard

Sounds from TV cabinet

2- Tick/Click sound

3- Buzzing sound

Changes in the temperature and humidity of the room may cause

the TV’s cabinet to expand or contract and produce metallic

sounds. This is not a sign of faulty operation or a malfunction.

2- When the TV is powered on, an electrical component in the

TV activates producing a tick/click sound. This is not a sign of

faulty operation or a malfunction.

3- Electrical circuits are active while the TV set is on.

This is not a sign of faulty operation or a malfunction.

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TC-P42C2 TC-P46C2 TC-P50C2

Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power

Consumption

Maximum 235 W 253 W 299 W

Standby condition 0.5 W 0.5 W 0.3 W

Plasma Display

panel

Drive method AC type

Aspect Ratio 16:9

Visible screen size

(W × H × Diagonal)

(No. of pixels)

42 ” class (41.6 inches

measured diagonally) 46 ” class (46.0 inches

measured diagonally) 50 ” class (49.9 inches

measured diagonally)

36.2 ” × 20.4 ” × 41.6 ”

(921 mm × 518 mm × 1,057 mm)

40.1 ” × 22.5 ” × 46.0 ”

(1,019 mm × 573 mm × 1,170 mm)

43.5 ” × 24.4 ” × 49.9 ”

(1,105 mm × 622 mm × 1,268 mm)

786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H)) [3,072 × 768 dots]

Sound

Audio Output 20 W [10 W + 10 W] (10 % THD)

Channel Capability

(Digital/Analog) VHF/ UHF: 2 - 69, CATV: 1 - 135

Operating Conditions Temperature: 32 °F – 104 °F (0 °C – 40 °C)

Humidity: 20 % – 80 % RH (non-condensing)

Connection Terminals

VIDEO IN 1-2 VIDEO: RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω)

AUDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]

COMPONENT IN 1-2 Y: 1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization)

PB, PR: ±0.35 V [p-p]

AUDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]

HDMI 1-2 TYPE A Connector × 2

• This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.

Card slot SD CARD slot × 1

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic

FEATURES 3D Y/C FILTER

CLOSED CAPTION V-Chip

VIERA IMAGE VIEWER HDAVI Control 5

Dimensions

( W × H × D )

Including pedestal 40.6 ” × 27.8 ” × 12.1 ”

(1,029 mm × 704 mm × 307 mm)

44.6 ” × 30.4 ” × 14.1 ”

(1,132 mm × 771 mm × 357 mm)

48.0 ” × 32.2 ” × 14.1 ”

(1,218 mm × 817 mm × 357 mm)

TV Set only 40.6 ” × 26.1 ” × 3.7 ” (4.1”)

(1,029 mm × 661 mm × 93 mm

(104 mm))

44.6 ” × 28.5 ” × 3.7 ” (4.1 ”)

(1,132 mm × 722 mm × 93 mm

(104 mm))

48.0 ” × 30.3 ” × 3.7 ” (4.1”)

(1,218 mm × 769 mm × 93 mm

(104 mm))

Mass

Including pedestal 57.4 lb. (26.0 ) 67.3 lb. (30.5 ) 72.8 lb. (33.0 )

TV Set only 53.0 lb. (24.0 ) 62.9 lb. (28.5 ) 70.6 lb. (32.0 )

Specifications

40.6 ” (1,029 mm)

3.7 ”

(93 mm)

12.1 ”

(307 mm)

26.1 ” (661 mm)

27.8 ” (704 mm)

17.2 ”

(436 mm)

48.0 ” (1,218 mm)

3.7 ”

(93 mm)

4.1 ”

(104 mm)

4.1 ”

(104 mm)

14.1 ”

(357 mm)

30.3 ” (769 mm)

32.2 ” (817 mm)

17.2 ”

(436 mm)

44.6 ” (1,132 mm)

28.5 ” (722 mm)

30.4 ” (771 mm)

17.2 ”

(436 mm)

3.7 ”

(93 mm)

4.1 ”

(104 mm)

14.1 ”

(357 mm)

Note

Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate.

[TC-P42C2] [TC-P50C2][TC-P46C2]

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FAQs, etc.

Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only)

Specifications

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,

DIVISION OF

PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA

One Panasonic Way

Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Plasma Television

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer

Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which

starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new

or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price.

The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.

PLASMA TV CATEGORIES PARTS LABOR SERVICE

Up to 42” (diagonal) 1 (ONE) YEAR 1 (ONE) YEAR Carry-In

46” (diagonal) and larger On-Site

During the “Labor” Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” Limited Warranty period,

there will be no charge for parts.

You must carry-in your product or arrange for on-site service during the Limited Warranty period. If non-rechargeable

batteries are included, they are not warranted. This Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced

in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product

which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for Limited Warranty

service.

On-Site or Carry-in Service

For On-Site or Carry-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call 1-877-95-VIERA (1-877-958-4372).

On-site service where applicable requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer

and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain on-site repairs will not

be completed on-site, but will require that the product or parts of the product, at the servicer’s discretion be removed for

shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER

normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the glass panel resulting

from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s,

or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which

occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result

from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation,

set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage,

modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product,

service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts

of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.

THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE

USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. (As examples, this

excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to

and from the servicer. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED

WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF

THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an

implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have others rights which vary from state to state. If

a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited Warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service

Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at

the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN ON-SITE SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE

NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only)

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Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)

Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center;

purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web

Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/help

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:

1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)

Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

■ For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web

Site at:

http://www.pstc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

npcparts@us.panasonic.com

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday - Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)

Panasonic Service and Technology Company

20421 84th Avenue South,

Kent, WA 98032

(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

■ For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277

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FAQs, etc.

Limited Warranty (for Canada)

Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)

Limited Warranty (for Canada)

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and

for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option either (a) repair your product with

new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase

price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc.

Viera TV (42” & over) In-home service One (1) year, parts (including panel) and labour.

Viera TV (under 42”) Carry-in service One (1) year, parts (including panel) and labour.

In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized Panasonic

service facility.

In-home service requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the Authorized Servicer and does not

include removal or re-installation of an installed product. If removal is required to service the product, it will be at the

discretion of the Servicer and in no event will Panasonic Canada Inc. or the Servicer be liable for any special, indirect or

consequential damages.

This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic

brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada,

which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.

IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A PURCHASE RECEIPT OR

OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE IS

REQUIRED

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal

wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or

failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which result from accidents,

misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment

of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand,

humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or

service by anyone other than a Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. Dry cell batteries are

also excluded from coverage under this warranty.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,

INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. (As examples, this warranty excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the

Authorized Servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. This list of items

is not exhaustive, but for illustration only.)

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or

the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. This warranty gives

you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory.

WARRANTY SERVICE

For product operation and information assistance, please contact:

Our Customer Care Centre: 1-800 #: 1-866-330-0014

Email link: “Contact us → email” on www.vieraconcierge.ca

For product repairs, please contact Viera Customer Care Agent using the above contact info.

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.

Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

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Note

Customer’s Record

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial number in

the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid

in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.

Model Number Serial Number

Anotación del cliente

El modelo y el número de serie de este producto se encuentran en su panel posterior. Deberá anotarlos en el espacio

provisto a continuación y guardar este manual, más el recibo de su compra, como prueba permanente de su adquisición,

para que le sirva de ayuda al identificarlo en el caso de que le sea sustraído o lo pierda, y también para disponer de los

servicios que le ofrece la garantía.

Modelo Número de serie

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus

New Jersey 07094 U.S.A.

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive

Mississauga, Ontario

L4W 2T3 CANADA

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